Novak Djokovic vs Jiri Lehecka Prediction & Betting Tips - ATP Australian Open

Prediction published on 17/01/2025, 06:59  by Daniel Ngulu | Modified on 17/01/2025 at 07:05 in ATP Australian Open Predictions

Seventh seed Novak Djokovic and 27th seed Jiri Lehecka will face off in the fourth round at the Australian Open. The winner of their second career meeting will then take on Carlos Alcaraz or Jack Draper in the quarter-finals. Below is our prediction for this match.

Novak Djokovic is seeking an unprecedented 11th title in Melbourne. The Serb has dominated this major and thus far has compiled a 97-9 record since making his debut 20 years ago.

Djokovic defeated Tomas Machac to advance to this round for his first straight-sets victory this week. He has won five of six matches but has dropped one place to eighth in the live ranking.

The 37-year-old defeated Lehecka a year ago in the United Cup in their only duel so far.

Jiri Lehecka is having an impressive start to the year and will arrive here fully confident of causing an upset. The Czech number one is unbeaten through his first eight matches of the season.

He has advanced to the fourth round for only the third time at a major. Another victory and he will equal his quarter-final run here from two seasons ago.

Lehecka, who arrived in Melbourne after winning in Brisbane, defeated Benjamin Bonzi in straight sets in the last round. He is now up five places in the live ranking to 24th.